Insert for a Microbial Scrubbing Device

The microbial scrub brush in one embodiment employs an insert that is impregnated with an anti-bacterial disinfectant and that is housed within a housing of alcohol-compatible material and sealed over by a removable lid. The insert is maintained in sterile condition until ready for use. After remova...

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Main Authors VAILLANCOURT MICHAEL J, BRIGHT JEFFREY D, KERR MARSHALL
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.04.2013
Subjects
CLEANING
CLEANING IN GENERAL
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:The microbial scrub brush in one embodiment employs an insert that is impregnated with an anti-bacterial disinfectant and that is housed within a housing of alcohol-compatible material and sealed over by a removable lid. The insert is maintained in sterile condition until ready for use. After removal of the lid, the insert is moved over the end of a female luer or other portion of a medical device and rotated in order to clean the exterior surface as well as the interior luminal surface of the device. In one embodiment, the insert includes a base from which extends an outer wall that defines a chamber. A plurality of complaint fingers extend from the base into the chamber. A plurality of wipers extend radially inward from the outer wall into the chamber to enable the cleansing of both the exterior surface and an interior surface of the medical device.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201213691273